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$4,498
10 Days
Starting From
$5,498
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionIn the hidden rural corners of Basilicata and along the spectacular coast of Puglia, Italy, locals love their passeggiate—leisurely strolls—and it’s easy to see why. Soothing waters shimmer in Adriatic and Ionian waters. Whitewashed villages cut from stone hug the surf-lashed coast and blanket the fertile countryside. And striking landscapes of soaring limestone peaks and river-cut ravines make for some sublime passeggiate of your own. On this stunning walking tour into the heart of two of Italy’s most scenic regions, you’ll follow the paths of ancient farmers and pilgrims, passing olive groves, undulating vineyards, old shepherd settlements, and rock-hewn churches. Marvel at fairy-tale trullo architecture. Meet dedicated artisans who keep local heritage alive. Savor the tantalizing flavor creations of farm-to-fork chefs. And stay in a luxuriously converted cave dwelling, an elegant palace, and a refined masseria farmhouse
2023 Pre-Tour Extension - Monopoli
1 Night From $195
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A Country Walkers representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Monopoli. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
2023 Post-Tour Extension - Lecce
1 Night From $145
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the airport is provided (an approximate 40-minute or two-hour drive, depending on departure airport and traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
There was not anything easy about this but I enjoyed the challenge so much. The food was outstanding and after our guide noticed we were being served a lot of the same recipes he suggested they change up some of our choices and I appreciated his observation. It was unseasonably hot so the hotels that had not turned the AC on yet were very uncomfortable if you had no window to open. The guides were very knowledgeable. Our group got along great and would do it again.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
The guides were amazing. They took care of everybody and were very informative. The food was amazing, the walks/hikes were mostly great. Only negative thing I could say, it was extremely hot and humid. Sometimes we needed to walk on asphalt which exacerbated the heat.. My fellow travelers were also fun and a nice group.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Cosimo Burgi
Cosimo Burgi is a hiker, traveler, and active adventure guide with deep roots in Puglia. A member of Italian alpine group Club Alpino Italiano, Cosimo is fascinated by geology and spends his free time trekking and exploring. Cosimo owns an eco-friendly B&B in Matera, and loves to introduce his guests to the natural beauty of his native Basilicata.
Mauro Chiummo
Mauro Chiummo was born and raised in Sicily and has a Neapolitan background. His love of nature began with his time in the Boy Scouts, eventually leading to a career in Environmental Education where he spent 10 years providing adults and children with wilderness adventures and outdoor recreational activities. In addition to leading biking and walking tours in Italy, Mauro is an active member of the anti-mafia association called Adiopizzo. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter as well as playing volleyball and soccer, kayaking, running, and swimming. Plus, he’s a master ping-pong player! When not enjoying all his outdoor sports, you can find Mauro reading, singing, studying history, and cooking.
Marcello Bertino
Though born in the Piedmont wine hills of northern Italy, Marcello Bertino is equally passionate about the region of Puglia. No wonder: the hiking and biking guide met his wife and raised a family in this compelling region. Through the years he has learned much about the strong tastes and deep contradictions of “Apulia,” breathing in the ancient silence of the olive groves, absorbing its local folklore, and studying its charming Mediterranean culture. Today, he is excited to introduce guests to the tasty mix of history, culture, and cuisine experiences the region offers.
Debora Trippetti
Debora grew up in a tiny Apulian village close to Italy’s easternmost point. Her carefree days were filled with swimming, scuba diving, cycling, and walking in the unspoiled region of the Mediterranean that she loved so much. Her travels later brought her to the Red Sea and to many other European countries. But her trails always led back to her roots, where she relishes her role as ambassador to a land brimming with history, tradition, authentic cuisine, and landscapes untouched by modern tourism. She says that much of Puglia remains undiscovered and she cherishes the pleasure of introducing guests to its hidden treasures … and of course to its decadent artisanal gelato!
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